8-Day Garden Route Guided Tour: Cape Point, Cape Winelands and Addo Safari from Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 8 days
Set your sense of adventure free on this week-long adventure along the south eastern coast of South Africa from Cape Town. Explore this coastal paradise with an experienced guide: hike in old-growth forests, see endangered animals in wildlife reserves and three National Parks, canoe through pristine waters, surf at Jeffreys Bay and relax on white sand beaches. Taste local wines in the famed Cape Winelands and venture down south along the Cape Peninsula and the coastal Cape Whale Route to reach the most southern tip of Africa at Cape Agulhus. A combination of guided trips and optional activities; including bungy jumping and waterfall zip-lining allows you to tailor this trip to your taste for adventure.
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Set your sense of adventure free on this week-long adventure along the south eastern coast of South Africa from Cape Town. Explore this coastal paradise with an experienced guide: hike in old-growth forests, see endangered animals in wildlife reserves and three National Parks, canoe through pristine waters, surf at Jeffreys Bay and relax on white sand beaches. Taste local wines in the famed Cape Winelands and venture down south along the Cape Peninsula and the coastal Cape Whale Route to reach the most southern tip of Africa at Cape Agulhus. A combination of guided trips and optional activities; including bungy jumping and waterfall zip-lining allows you to tailor this trip to your taste for adventure.On your first day, visit Hout Bay harbour to wander around the charming craft markets or opt for an optional Duiker Island cruise (own expense) and then continue to the Cape of Good Hope and stop at Cape Point before heading inland to spend the evening at leisure in the town of Stellenbosch. On your second day, you'll have the unique opportunity to walk with a community leader at nearby Kayamandi for an insider’s view of local township life. Later, enjoy some wine tasting, pairing it with locally produced cheese and even chocolate. Continue back down to the coast via Franschhoek to reach Cape Agulhas at the southernmost tip of Africa.
Either rise at the crack of dawn to go shark cage diving in Gansbaai (own expense), or depart slightly later to visit the popular whale-watching town of Hermanus. Visit Betty's Bay penguin reserve to get up close and personal with a large colony of penguins in their natural habitat, before one final last stop at Clarence Drive viewpoint. Reach Cape Town in the evening. On day 4, start a scenic journey to reach Wilderness National Park for a canoe ride in pure nature. Paddle on a calm river that winds through lush forests and mountains.
On your 5th day, depart early morning to visit Knysna to walk to The Heads - two sandstone cliffs that flank the mouth of the lagoon. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with a guided walk along shady forest paths or partake in an optional waterfall zip-line (own expense) across waterfalls. Bungee jump from a 216 meter bridge above the Bloukrans River (own expense) or simply enjoy watching them take the plunge. Spend the next two nights in Jeffrey's Bay.
Get an early morning start for a trip to Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa. Home to over 550 wild elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino and a variety of antelope species. After the safari in the minivan, you’ll can also take a 2-hour 4x4 game drive (own expense). Return to Jeffrey's Bay to try surfing (own expense) in one of the world's most famous surf spots. Travel on the infamous Route 62 to overnight at Oudtshoorn.Visit a working ostrich farm to learn about these fascinating birds. Walk through some of the subterranean wonderland with your guide on tour of the Cango Caves' vast halls and towering formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
On your last day, take part in a optional elephant experience at a nearby reserve (own expense) to learn about the orphaned elephants as you feed them. See some of the world’s most endangered animals, including white lions and Bengal tigers at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. In the afternoon you'll return to Cape Town along scenic Route 62. Your tour concludes in Cape Town late evening.
Either rise at the crack of dawn to go shark cage diving in Gansbaai (own expense), or depart slightly later to visit the popular whale-watching town of Hermanus. Visit Betty's Bay penguin reserve to get up close and personal with a large colony of penguins in their natural habitat, before one final last stop at Clarence Drive viewpoint. Reach Cape Town in the evening. On day 4, start a scenic journey to reach Wilderness National Park for a canoe ride in pure nature. Paddle on a calm river that winds through lush forests and mountains.
On your 5th day, depart early morning to visit Knysna to walk to The Heads - two sandstone cliffs that flank the mouth of the lagoon. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with a guided walk along shady forest paths or partake in an optional waterfall zip-line (own expense) across waterfalls. Bungee jump from a 216 meter bridge above the Bloukrans River (own expense) or simply enjoy watching them take the plunge. Spend the next two nights in Jeffrey's Bay.
Get an early morning start for a trip to Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa. Home to over 550 wild elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino and a variety of antelope species. After the safari in the minivan, you’ll can also take a 2-hour 4x4 game drive (own expense). Return to Jeffrey's Bay to try surfing (own expense) in one of the world's most famous surf spots. Travel on the infamous Route 62 to overnight at Oudtshoorn.Visit a working ostrich farm to learn about these fascinating birds. Walk through some of the subterranean wonderland with your guide on tour of the Cango Caves' vast halls and towering formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
On your last day, take part in a optional elephant experience at a nearby reserve (own expense) to learn about the orphaned elephants as you feed them. See some of the world’s most endangered animals, including white lions and Bengal tigers at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. In the afternoon you'll return to Cape Town along scenic Route 62. Your tour concludes in Cape Town late evening.
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